Alicante

Spain’s attractive provincial city of Alicante, on the Costa Blanca, is popular among travelers who come for its grand esplanades, its long and lovely Playa de San Juan, and its richly textured historic quarter.

Valencia

The third largest city in Spain, Valencia has recently undergone a Bilbao-esque metamorphosis. The birthplace of the paella now features not only some of Europe’s best new buildings but also rising superstar chefs.